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Bev Humphrey @libwithattitude65.bsky.social · 7d

Who fancies reading some funny, factual poetry? This series definitely fits the bill, packed full of rhyming information & gorgeous bright illustrations @jamescarterpoet.bsky.social #JamesMunro @graffegbooks.bsky.social #nationalpoetryday

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 10d

Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England. Here at CILIP we hope that means trained library staff too #GreatSchoolLibraries
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England

Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech

www.theguardian.com

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 7

It was a brilliant conference- thank you!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social
Manjeet Mann new verse novel is Raw which deals with accusations of witchcraft against girls in India. Looking forward to this one!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social
There is a new book coming out by Tia Fisher called Not going to plan which is definitely one to watch out for!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social Celebrating Novels in Verse with the wonderful Manjeet Mann, Dean Atta and Tia Fisher.

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

Book is by Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O’Connor

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social now taking about the book Beyond the Secret Garden which is an absolute classic about diversity in children’s literature. It’s an absolute must-read!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

Huge apologies I misheard -
The book is called Gloam!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Jack Megitt-Phillips (The Beast and the Bethany) tells us that the most important thing is to write books that speak to your inner child, and what you would have loved to read yourself. Not to write to a criteria or for an award.

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social In a session talking about the GLL Literary Foundation better.org.uk/glf
It’s an excellent foundation supporting new authors.

GLL Literary Foundation

better.org.uk

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Author Sophie Kirtley evoking huge nostalgia in the room by talking about the joy of reading the Mandy annual as her path into reading. I loved them too!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Jack Mackay talks about writing horror for this level- he didn’t realise that there was a gap in the market but loved horror himself and wanted to write books for his younger siblings. @gnofhorror.com one for you maybe?

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Horror books for Middle Grade students are starting to come through. Jack Mackay is a debut writer with Dome which is a horror story aimed at just this level. Just published by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social new book is a mashup of the wonderful Rivers of London series and the film Inception she says- The case of the dreaming dragon published in October. Sounds like a must have!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Fantastic panel of authors for the talk Journeys through Middle Grade - Patrice Lawrence, Jack Mackay, Sophie Kirtley and A M Dassau.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Sep 6

London! London-adjacent people! If you'd like to come and say hi and get your Loki: A bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos signed I will be at The Children's Bookshop on Sat 13th, 11am. I will also be painting their window... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UKKidlit #Edusky

A poster with my face and a copy of LOKI: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos with my name, scribbled out and turned into Loki God of Asgard. Then the date, Saturday 13th September 11am. It gives the address of the relevent bookshop at the bottoom: The Children's bookshop, 29 Fortist Green Road, London, N103HP. 0208444550. www.childrenshoplondon.com

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#2:YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social ‘Wonder is the first of all passions’ said Descartes. That passion for reading and finding things out in books is something that #librarians and #teachers need to encourage in children and young people

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social ‘What you are saying might not be fashionable today but it may be in the future’ inspiring quote especially for our young people to hear!

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social ‘Women are missing from history because men didn’t write about them’ This book seeks to redress that balance

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social
Inspiring talk mentioning her setting up the Women’s Prize for Fiction to amplify women’s writing and voices to reflect the actual demographic of women who both read and write books.

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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · Sep 6

#YLGConference @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @cilipslg.bsky.social Kate Mosse, keynote speaker speaking about her new book ‘Feminist History for every day of the Year’.

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Excellent CPD Training opportunity:
📢 Hidden Disabilities: Supporting children & young people in libraries
📅 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 10:00–15:00 | 💻 Online
Author talks, CPD & discussions on inclusive library practice.
🎟 £25 → cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1988391&group=

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · Sep 2

CPD Alert 🚀:Generative AI Skills in Schools – Project Outcomes
🗓️ Mon 16 Sept | 15:30–17:00 | Online
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/generative...

Generative Artificial Intelligence Skills in Schools - Project Outcomes

Join us for an online discussion of key outcomes from Generative Artificial Intelligence Skills in Schools (GenAISiS).

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · Sep 2

🙌 Wow - So many of you have signed up for our Google Super Searchers webinars that the 20th & 23rd September are almost full. To make sure no one misses out, we’ve added a bonus session on Thursday 25th September, 4–5:30pm. Book your spot here 👉 cilipslg.com/book-here/

CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · Aug 31

🚀 Boost your search skills!
Join our FREE Google Super Searchers online webinars with Gareth Evans 🌍🔍

📅 Saturday 20 September (9:30am) | Tuesday 23 September (4pm)

👉 Sign up: cilipslg.com/book-here/

✅ Certificate + resources + recording included!

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